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V709 HSF

2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,892 mi
Last recorded108,892 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar76,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 HSF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,892 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,148 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 97,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all coil springs corroded

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

drivers seat base cushion worn out

drivers seat belt slightly slow to retract

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre bald on edges

n/s rear tyre has a nail in it

n/s rear tyre scuffed and worn smooth on outer side wall

n/s rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

o/s front tyre bald inner edges

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,052 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,447 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak from corroded sump

Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 64,171 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,934 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,410 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 45,323 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
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V709 HSF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 76,845 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V709 HSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V709 HSF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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